Yaiza withdraws €1.9m tender for Playa Blanca street improvements

Yaiza Council has withdrawn the tender for the modernisation of calle Jaime Quesada in Playa Blanca after finding problems with the project’s pricing. The €1.9 million budget will be updated to reflect 2026 prices before the project goes back out to tender.

The tender was originally published on October 30, but the council, led by Mayor Óscar Noda, has decided to suspend the process after a company interested in the contract requested a review of the prices.

The council accepted the company’s concerns and found that the project costs needed updating, as the original figures dated back to previous financial years.

Noda said: “this is a project that has been in the works for several years and requires an update to its pricing before proceeding with the award. We have addressed the concerns raised and will correct the deficiencies identified so that we can re-bid the project with all the necessary safeguards.”

The council is also reviewing plans for taxi stands, bus stops and loading and unloading areas following a meeting with local residents and business owners last week.

The issue was mentioned by the mayor during a press conference on Wednesday morning, held to report on the ruling ordering the demolition of part of the Hotel Son Bou.

The planned improvements to calle Jaime Quesada include resurfacing the road, widening pavements, replacing street furniture and making the area more accessible for pedestrians.

The project is also intended to improve access to the centre of Playa Blanca and support local businesses.

The council says a new tender will be published once the technical and financial reviews have been completed and the budget updated.